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Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Press Contact: Ryan Nugent Director of Communications Phone: (340) 725-4924 ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov For Immediate Release: August 22, 2023 MEDIA ALERT: VIDHS Office of Head Start to Hold Press Conference August 22; Unveiling Ongoing Capital Projects, Back-to-school preparation U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The VI Department of Human Services (VIDHS), Office of Head Start will hold a Press Conference on Thursday, August 24, 2023. The event will take place at the Mars Hill, Head Start facility located in Frederiksted, St. Croix beginning at 2:00pm. The press conference will address ongoing Office of Head Start federally funded capital projects and demolition events currently underway in both districts, and also touch on the anticipation of the upcoming school start for the Head Start program territory-wide. The first day of school is scheduled for September 5, 2023. Members of the press are invited to attend this event to gain insight into the ongoing Head Start capital projects and learn about the positive impact these enhancements will have on the educational experiences of young children in the US Virgin Islands. Event Details: Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Mars Hill Head Start, Frederiksted, St. Croix Featured Ongoing Capital Projects:  Cruz Bay Head Start  Bolongo Head Start  Lindbergh Head Start  Concordia Head Start  Anna’s Hope Building Project  Minnetta Mitchell Nutrition Building Project For media inquiries, please contact: Ryan Nugent, Director of Communication, Phone: (340) 725- 4924. Email inquiries at ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) exists to provide social services to members in our community with diverse needs. In times of national uncertainty and hardship we act as a safety-net and exist to inspire hope and empower change through non-judgmental, quality delivery of needed services and resources. Please visit the Department of Human Services website, www.dhs.gov.vi for more information. For general information, please visit the Department of Human Services website, www.dhs.gov.vi or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/usvidhs). The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure, and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government, and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit transparency.vi.gov. ## END ## ###